From Santander Arena and Performing Arts Center
Fresh off the release of his acclaimed new studio album Breakthrough, celebrated blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa has announced an extensive 2026 U.S. Spring Tour, which includes a stop on Tuesday, March 10, at the Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading, PA. The 18-date run kicks off on Saturday, Feb. 21, in South Bend, IN, and will bring Bonamassa’s powerful live show to theaters and arenas across the Midwest and East Coast, culminating in a performance at The BayCare Sound on Saturday, March 21, in Clearwater, FL.
Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, July 25, at 10 a.m. local time, following a series of exclusive presales beginning Tuesday, July 22. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit jbonamassa.com/tour-dates.
The tour announcement arrives just days after Bonamassa released Breakthrough, his most adventurous, genre-defying, and emotionally resonant effort to date. Out now on J&R Adventures, his 17th studio album spans genre and geography, blending global influences with deeply personal songwriting and, of course, Bonamassa’s signature guitar mastery. Produced by longtime collaborator Kevin Shirley and co-written with Tom Hambridge, James House, and Gary Nicholson, Breakthrough has already earned critical acclaim for its stylistic boldness and mature songcraft. Order the new album here, and watch the official music video for the latest single “Broken Record” here.
Early reviews for Breakthrough have been overwhelmingly positive, with critics praising both its artistic range and emotional depth. Premier Guitar featured Bonamassa on its cover and called Breakthrough a “full-hearted essay in expressive playing and singing,” noting the album’s balance between “hard-edged, riff-driven” rock and “classic soul-pop.” Blues Rock Review awarded it 9.5/10 stars, calling it “an amazing record that promises to become a classic” and highlighting its “immaculate collection of timeless music.” Cryptic Rock called it “a decisive, intentional, forward-looking statement” and praised its “richly diverse sound.” At the same time, Rock and Blues Muse hailed it as “another keeper” and “one of Bonamassa’s finest.”
The Spring Tour announcement adds to an already packed schedule for Bonamassa. He just wrapped a successful run of European summer dates, including sold-out shows in Ireland and headline sets at iconic festivals like North Sea Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival, and Bospop. He now turns his focus to a U.S. summer amphitheater run, including marquee stops at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, CA (July 31) and Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO (Aug. 8). In September, he’ll be opening for The Who in Chicago and performing at the Bourbon & Beyond Festival in Louisville, KY, before headlining the sold-out Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea Alaska cruise. A full U.S. fall tour kicks off in November and runs through the end of the year. For the latest news, tour updates, and VIP package info, visit jbonamassa.com.
Joe Bonamassa – Tour Schedule
U.S. Summer Tour 2025
- July 31 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre
- Aug. 1 – Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles Amphitheatre
- Aug. 3 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
- Aug. 5 – Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest
- Aug. 6 – Pocatello, ID – Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre
- Aug. 8 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- Aug. 9 – Albuquerque, NM – Sandia Resort & Casino Amphitheater
September 2025
- Sept. 7 – Chicago, IL – United Center*
- Sept. 9 – Chicago, IL – United Center*
- Sept. 12 – Louisville, KY – Bourbon & Beyond Festival
- Sept. 13 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap
- Sept. 15-21 – Seattle, WA – Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea ALASKA
*Supporting The Who
U.S. Fall Tour 2025
- Nov. 3 – Columbus, OH – Palace Theatre
- Nov. 5 – Toronto, ON – The Theatre at Great Canadian Toronto
- Nov. 7 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre
- Nov. 8 – Fort Wayne, IN – Embassy Theatre
- Nov. 10 – Rockford, IL – Coronado Theatre
- Nov. 11 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre
- Nov. 14 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater
- Nov. 15 – Houston, TX – Hobby Center
- Nov. 18 – Corpus Christi, TX – American Bank Center Selena Auditorium
- Nov. 19 – Abilene, TX – Abilene Auditorium
- Nov. 21 – Midland, TX – Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center
- Nov. 22 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at The Moody Theater
- Nov. 23 – Shreveport, LA – Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
- Nov. 25 – Fayetteville, AR – Walton Arts Center
- Nov. 26 – St. Louis, MO – Stifel Theatre
- Nov. 29 – New Orleans, LA – Saenger Theatre
- Nov. 30 – Montgomery, AL – Montgomery Performing Arts Centre
- Dec. 2 – Savannah, GA – Johnny Mercer Theatre
- Dec. 3 – Sarasota, FL – Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
- Dec. 5 – Estero, FL – Hertz Arena
- Dec. 6 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live
U.S. Spring Tour 2026 (Newly Announced)
- Feb. 21 – South Bend, IN – The Morris Performing Arts Center
- Feb. 23 – Cedar Rapids, IA – Paramount Theatre
- Feb. 25 – Madison, WI – Overture Center for the Arts
- Feb. 27 – Peoria, IL – Prairie Home Alliance Theater
- Feb. 28 – Cincinnati, OH – Taft Theatre
- March 2 – Wilkes-Barre, PA – F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
- March 4 – Springfield, MA – Springfield Symphony Hall
- March 6 – Westbury, NY – Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair
- March 7 – Pittsburgh, PA – Benedum Center
- March 8 – Red Bank, NJ – Count Basie Center for the Arts
- March 10 – Reading, PA – Santander Performing Arts Center
- March 11 – Virginia Beach, VA – Sandler Center
- March 13 – Durham, NC – DPAC
- March 14 – Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena
- March 17 – Knoxville, TN – Knoxville Civic Auditorium
- March 19 – Huntsville, AL – VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
- March 20 – Macon, GA – Atrium Health Amphitheater
- March 21 – Clearwater, FL – The BayCare Sound
- March 25-29 – Miami, FL – Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea XI +
- April 10-12 – Miramar Beach, FL – Sound Wave Beach Weekend +
+ Sold Out
About Joe Bonamassa
Blues-rock superstar Joe Bonamassa is one of the most celebrated performing musicians of today. As a four-time Grammy-nominated artist and 15x Blues Music Award Nominee (four-time winner), he achieved his 28th No.1 album on the Billboard Blues Chart with his most recent live album and concert film, Live at the Hollywood Bowl With Orchestra. Joe has just released his highly acclaimed 17th studio album, Breakthrough, which has been described as his most adventurous and genre-defying album to date. Still in his 40s, Bonamassa has become a living legend with an astounding multi-genre catalog. He has released more than 50 albums, including studio and live recordings, as well as collaborative albums with his adventurous side projects: Black Country Communion and Rock Candy Funk Party.
A prolific writer who is always on the hunt to expand his eclectic musical horizons, Bonamassa has a limitless work ethic, whether it’s in the studio, on the road, or working with other artists to spur new music. In recent years, he has produced an immense number of albums including Joanne Shaw Taylor, Marc Broussard, Larry McCray, Jimmy Hall, and others for his independent labels Journeyman Records and KTBA Records, and has also launched Journeyman LLC, a full-service artist management, record label, concert promotion, and marketing company that builds awareness for independent artists worldwide. Visit www.jbonamassa.com for more information.
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